Football: Banks heading for USC

COSTA MESA - Orange Coast College football’s Jimmie Banks announced

Tuesday he will attend the University of Southern California next fall.

Banks, a 6-foot, 250-pound sophomore fullback, made his decision after

visiting the campus last weekend, citing the university’s strong academic

and athletic programs as reasons for his decisions.

With 4.6 speed in the 40-yard dash, Banks rushed for 663 yards on 116

carries and scored seven touchdowns for the Pirates this year. He also

caught eight passes for 85 yards.

Banks said in addition to blocking duties as a fullback, his role in

the Trojan offense could also include a fair amount of rushes and

receptions.